City of Moreton Bay’s much-anticipated upgrade of Youngs Crossing has reached a construction milestone, with the first of 83 pre-cast concrete girders now in place to support the new flood-resilient bridge.
The Youngs Crossing upgrade is one of the biggest road infrastructure projects to be delivered in the City. The project will see a new four-lane bridge built west of the existing road crossing as well as three new signalised intersections and improved pedestrian and active transport connections.
The project spans more than 1 kilometre from Protheroe Road to Dayboro Road, with the new bridge being approximately 200 metres long.
The Youngs Crossing Road transport corridor is a critical link in the South East Queensland road network that currently experiences significant flood and congestion safety challenges.
“As each massive girder is locked into position over coming weeks, the City’s new crossing over the North Pine River and Sideling Creek will start to take shape,” said Mayor, Peter Flannery.
“This will be a welcome sight for the tens of thousands of residents and businesses that rely on this segment of our road network every week.
“I’m sure the late 2027 completion date can’t come fast enough for a community that has experienced the frustration of decades of disruptions, delays and diversions due to flooding.
“I thank the Australian Government and the Queensland Government for their strong and collaborative support to achieve this long-term solution.”
The project is funded with $51.6 million from the Australian Government and Council contributing the balance for delivery.
The Queensland Government has also provided an additional $15 million for intersection upgrades at Dayboro Road, adjacent to the new bridge.
“This project is an important investment in community safety and long-term resilience, providing a more reliable transport connection for the people who rely on Youngs Crossing every day,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“By reducing the impacts of flooding and improving access to essential services, the upgrade will help communities stay connected during severe weather and better prepare for future disasters.
“Once complete, the new crossing will provide a safer, more dependable route for residents, businesses and emergency services, supporting the ongoing growth, resilience and prosperity of the City of Moreton Bay for years to come.”
The concrete girders – up to 27 metres long – will arrive intermittently over the next five weeks via Dayboro Road through Old Petrie Town. In line with regulations, each girder will be transported under escort during the night, before being craned into position during the day.
“Youngs Crossing plays a key role in South East Queensland’s road network, with more than 20,000 vehicles using it every day,” said City of Moreton Bay Division 8 Councillor, Jim Moloney.
“This milestone comes as construction work approaches the halfway mark.
“Council thanks the community for their understanding, patience and cooperation while the project team delivers an outcome that produces significant long-term transport benefits for the community.”
For the latest information on the project, visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/youngs-crossing and register via the ’Stay Connected’ link.
